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Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001

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Known for health sciences

Gannon University is a private institution in Erie with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,845 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,206.

Established
1925
Motto
Sanitas, Scientia, Sanctitas
Mascot
Victor E. Knight
Type
Private university
Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Division
Division II

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77%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,467Students
13:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$58,845Earnings 10yr
$23,206Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gannon University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,951
Room & Board$15,610
Books & Supplies$1,210
Total Cost of Attendance$51,236
Average Net Price$23,206
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,808
$30–48K$17,863
$48–75K$21,199
$75–110K$25,316
$110K+$25,859

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,206

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,031

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (103)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,467
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 6%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,319
8 Years$55,227
10 Years$58,845

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,300
Men
$59,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#260

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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